(Reprinted from the Times Herald-Record)
By Leonard Sparks
Times Herald-Record
CITY OF NEWBURGH – Chris Antal knows both sides of the refugee story.
Four years ago, as an Army chaplain in Afghanistan, the Unitarian Universalist minister befriended an Afghan man working as an interpreter for the U.S. … read more.
On November 20th for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Jamie Capach read the congregation a list of first steps to being an ally for transgender people in the spirit of empowerment and taking action. According to source Transwhat, “Allyship to trans people involves a number of … read more.
On Friday, November 18, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary,
the Social Action Ministry will continue our fall film and
discussion series with Making A Killing.
Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA tells the
stories of how guns, and the billions made off … read more.
What does it mean to be a community of story?
November’s theme connects us. Each of us carries our
own individual and family stories; and we are invited to
unite in religious community to tell a new story
together– a story that empowers us to … read more.
The story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp has touched
and inspired many of us in recent months. The Ken
Burns production of Defying the Nazis: The Sharps War
which PBS broadcast nationwide in September brought
the story into our homes and hearts.
The story reached … read more.
